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Showing 1 to 20 of 218 for “"health impacts"”.
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Human health impacts of high altitude emissions
… emissions and damages or benefits to human health via photochemical effects. Changes in population exposure to fine particulate matter, ozone and UV-B radiation resulting from current and future high altitude emissions are calculated, applying epidemiologically-derived impact functions to …
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Attribution of PM₂.₅ Health Impacts in Asia-Pacific
… constitute the top three sources of these total impacts. Between 2010 and 2015, sustained economic and activity growth, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, have led to 129,000 (95% CI: 106,000-166,000) additional annual premature mortalities, primarily across India, Indonesia, and …
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Health impacts of climate change in the older population
In terms of public health issues, managing health for elderly considering climate changes will be an essential part of health policies in republic of Korea, whose population is rapidly aging. However, neither health effect nor adaptation strategies to climate change have been assessed …
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Modelling the health impacts of urban transport in Africa
… complicating its existing urban transport impacts such as high road traffic injuries, air pollution, and decreasing physical activity derived from walking and cycling. This situation highlights a need to develop healthy and sustainable urban transport systems on the continent. Modelling …
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CO₂ and public health impacts of US residential heating electrification
… electric heating is expected to reduce these impacts by shifting emissions away from population centers to electric generators. However, these benefits have not been assessed. This thesis quantifies the health impacts of replacing residential combustion heating with electric heating in the US …
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The air quality and health impacts of aviation in Asia
… than other regions around the world. Adverse health impacts of aviation are linked to an increase in the concentration of particulate matter smaller than 2.5 [mu]m in diameter (PM2.5). This thesis aims to quantify the regional-scale health impacts of aviation in Asia by modeling the air …
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The demand, selection, and health impacts of household energy in Pakistan
… are facing serious diseases. These adverse health impacts place a great burden on national health budgets, increase medical expenditures, and reduce the overall productivity of the economy. Worryingly, almost three billion people still depend upon solid fuels such as firewood, biomass, crop …
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Air-quality related health impacts of food in the United States
… and food production practices that improve human health and protect the environment. The environmental impacts of our food system on climate change, on land, energy, and water use, and on water quality are well established. Less is known about the role of food in influencing human health via …
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An exploration of the determinants and health impacts of active commuting
… physical inactivity and contribute various health, environmental and other economic benefits. Existing empirical studies of the determinants and impact of active commuting are limited however, since they typically use cross-sectional, observational study designs or focus on small scale …
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The Human and Environmental Health Impacts of Food Quality Among Emergency Food Providers
<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p> <p>Human health and environmental health are inextricably entwined, and the ways in which we grow, process, package, transport, market, and consume food are critical factors for both human and environmental health. The current industrial food system in the United …
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Public health impacts of excess NOx̳ emissions from Volkswagen diesel passenger vehicles in Germany
… of 0.18 g.km-1 . This thesis estimates the human health impacts and costs associated with excess emissions from VW cars driven in Germany. A distribution of on-road emissions factors is derived from existing measurements and combined with sales data and a vehicle fleet model to estimate total …
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Lead (Pb) Contamination of Potable Water: Public Health Impacts, Galvanic Corrosion and Quantification Considerations
… water was re-examined in light of modern public health goals, recent high-profile cases of elevated lead in water, and emerging concerns regarding the efficacy of legally mandated remedial strategies. A critical literature review revealed that serious lead-in-water hazards are present at many US …
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An assessment of the biodistribution, persistence, and health impacts of microplastics and nanoplastics in fish
… the biodistribution, persistence, and subsequent health impacts of microplastics and nanoplastics in organisms. My thesis addresses these key knowledge gaps through a combination of environmental measurements and laboratory experiments. I first reviewed the microplastics literature to determine …
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The Role of Oral Nitrate Reducing Bacteria in Cardiovascular Health: Impacts of Diet and Exercise
… role of the oral microbiota in cardiovascular health through the NO3--NO2--NO pathway, offering insights that may inform future therapeutic approaches.
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ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION OF WATER RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS IN THE BAGRAMI DISTRICT OF KABUL PROVINCE
My paper includes: (1) an analysis of cases of waterborne diseases in Bagrami District from 2003-2007; (2) a review and assessment of the effectiveness of three recent water supply and sanitation projects carried out by aid organizations; (3) a description of a Bagrami water sanitation project that …
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Health impacts and dietary composition of Paleolithic and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating Diets in Australia
… diet is promoted in Australia for improved gut health. However, it excludes grains and dairy, food groups that form part of the evidence-based Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE). While total dietary fibre intake can be maintained from consumption of vegetables, fruit and nuts, it is not …
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ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION OF WATER RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS IN THE BAGRAMI DISTRICT OF KABUL PROVINCE
My paper includes: (1) an analysis of cases of waterborne diseases in Bagrami District from 2003-2007; (2) a review and assessment of the effectiveness of three recent water supply and sanitation projects carried out by aid organizations; (3) a description of a Bagrami water sanitation project that …
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Exploring Energy, Comfort, and Building Health Impacts of Deep Setback and Normal Occupancy Smart Thermostat Implementation
… Specific attention was paid to smart thermostat impacts to deep setback and normal occupancy states in a variety of conditions while complying with the ventilation and temperature requirements of ASHRAE 90.2-2013. Custom weather models and occupancy schedules were generated to efficiently explore …
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Assessing how South African Development Community Countries' National Adaptation Planning addresses health impacts: A scoping review
The impacts of climate variability and climate change are recognised as key challenges of the 21st century. The African continent has heightened vulnerability to the impacts of a changing climate as it is heavily reliant on agriculture for food and jobs; and experiences high levels of poverty, …
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Syndemic Health Impacts and Environmental Risk Perceptions Associated with Mining Among the Ch'orti' of Eastern Guatemala
… political, economic, human, and environmental health impacts. A number of studies from around the world have looked at specific aspects of human and environmental health related to various contaminants from mining and the landscape alterations associated with the processes, along with the …
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